Bilateral infrahyoid muscle, myofascial and myoperichondrial flaps in laryngectomy,
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The Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Received 4 September 2019, Accepted 5 September 2019, Available online 11 September 2019.

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Abstract
Background
Protection of suture line of neopharynx after a laryngectomy or near total laryngectomy with vascularized tissues is of utmost importance in preventing a wound related complication.

Method
A simple technique of harvesting bilateral pedicled infrahyoid muscle myofascial or myoperichondrial flap to protect the fashioned neopharynx in a Total or Near Total laryngectomy is described.

Conclusion
Pedicled infrahyoid muscle, myofascial or myoperichondrial flap is a simple quick and reliable option to protect the fashioned neopharynx in a Total or Near Total laryngectomy against major wound complications like pharyngocutaneous leaks and fistula formation.

Keywords
MeSH termsInfrahyoid muscle flapsNeopharygeal augmentation
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